BPI - Home Energy Pros2016-12-09T13:42:06Zhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/forum/categories/bpi/listForCategory?categoryId=6069565%3ACategory%3A78316&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTesting spillage in mechanical closet?tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2016-09-21:6069565:Topic:2091612016-09-21T16:31:35.836ZBlake Shurtzhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/BlakeShurtz
<p>What are the current protocols for testing spillage on a natural draft appliance under worst case in a mechanical closet that is too small for a person to fit in? Thanks!</p>
<p>What are the current protocols for testing spillage on a natural draft appliance under worst case in a mechanical closet that is too small for a person to fit in? Thanks!</p> Required - BPI Energy Modeling and Work Scopetag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2015-06-18:6069565:Topic:1832862015-06-18T19:28:07.482ZGreen Training USAhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/RachelleMoran
<p><span>$70 off! Did you know that BPI requires that six of your 30 CEUs must be in training specific to software modeling and work scope development?</span><br></br><span>We have the solution - BPI Energy Modeling and Work Scope.</span> <br></br><br></br><span>The price of the course is normally $249, but for this week, you get $70 off the price, just use the phrase KC70 when you check out to get the discount. This makes the cost just $179!</span><br></br><span>This course will give you 13.5 CEU’s, it has…</span></p>
<p><span>$70 off! Did you know that BPI requires that six of your 30 CEUs must be in training specific to software modeling and work scope development?</span><br/><span>We have the solution - BPI Energy Modeling and Work Scope.</span> <br/><br/><span>The price of the course is normally $249, but for this week, you get $70 off the price, just use the phrase KC70 when you check out to get the discount. This makes the cost just $179!</span><br/><span>This course will give you 13.5 CEU’s, it has been approved by BPI to meet your requirements, and it is all online.</span><br/><br/><span>The BPI Energy Modeling and Work Scope training covers energy modeling basics, gathering data for REMRate and using the DOE Home Energy Score Tool. It also provides requirements and recommendations for generating a scope of work for implementing whole-house energy improvement measures.</span><br/><br/><span>You have 90 days access to the course and when you complete it, we upload the credits directly to your BPI CEU portal – it is an easy process.</span><br/><br/><span>To register for the course, go to: <a href="http://www.greentrainingusa.com/bpi-energy-modeling-workscope.html">http://www.greentrainingusa.com/bpi-energy-modeling-workscope.html</a></span><br/><br/><span>For any questions, call us at 678-381-8513 or e-mail us at kellyc@greentrainingusa.com.</span></p> Which is the valid draft test?tag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2014-02-27:6069565:Topic:1504562014-02-27T22:26:25.597ZGriffin Haglehttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/GriffinHagle
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<p>The L-shaped probe grew legs, so this was improvised with a straight metal tube. There seems to be a persistent…</p>
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<p>The L-shaped probe grew legs, so this was improvised with a straight metal tube. There seems to be a persistent notion that angling the probe toward the appliance (into the exhaust stream) is the correct technique, but wouldn't this result in interference from ram air pressure of the rising flue gases?</p>
<p></p> BPI Partners with BBB on Consumer Marketingtag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2014-01-08:6069565:Topic:1464932014-01-08T21:42:57.178ZEverblue Traininghttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/everblue
<p>BPI is partnering with the Better Business Bureau to educate consumers on home performance energy upgrades. In conjunction with BBB's education initiative, BPI is also launching a targeted consumer marketing campaign. The campaign includes enhanced online marketing with support from a Google Ads grant and an upgraded BPI website set to launch in April 2014.</p>
<p>These programs are poised to give a boost to the industry and add value to BPI certifications. See the press release for more…</p>
<p>BPI is partnering with the Better Business Bureau to educate consumers on home performance energy upgrades. In conjunction with BBB's education initiative, BPI is also launching a targeted consumer marketing campaign. The campaign includes enhanced online marketing with support from a Google Ads grant and an upgraded BPI website set to launch in April 2014.</p>
<p>These programs are poised to give a boost to the industry and add value to BPI certifications. See the press release for more information: <a href="http://www.bpi.org/news_expansion.aspx?selectedID=1644">http://www.bpi.org/news_expansion.aspx?selectedID=1644</a></p>
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<p>If you haven't seen it already, BPI has some important information posted on their website regarding upcoming changes to BPI certification exams. Existing topics are being upgraded and new topics are being added. Updated exams will be available at all BPI Test Centers on 2/1/14. CEU requirements are affected too. Check it out: …</p>
<p>If you haven't seen it already, BPI has some important information posted on their website regarding upcoming changes to BPI certification exams. Existing topics are being upgraded and new topics are being added. Updated exams will be available at all BPI Test Centers on 2/1/14. CEU requirements are affected too. Check it out: <a href="http://www.bpi.org/professionals_upgrade.aspx?utm_source=print&amp;utm_medium=ad&amp;utm_campaign=BA_upgrade" target="_blank">http://www.bpi.org/professionals_upgrade.aspx?utm_source=print&amp;utm_medium=ad&amp;utm_campaign=BA_upgrade</a></p>
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<p></p> New BPI Exam Prep Promises Higher Certification Ratetag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2013-07-11:6069565:Topic:1241742013-07-11T19:19:36.723ZCorbett Lunsfordhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/CorbettLunsford
<p><strong><a href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/qQwm8B4MpQjTIG6mmHz2OG74J6ayvQy35sSUN*Z*Rz7hZ0sKYASleCsWk0khf22AWUAKcg6zlAgNw-oRIHsHApN0zz6BJ3Ue/BPIexamprepbanner940.jpg" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/qQwm8B4MpQjTIG6mmHz2OG74J6ayvQy35sSUN*Z*Rz7hZ0sKYASleCsWk0khf22AWUAKcg6zlAgNw-oRIHsHApN0zz6BJ3Ue/BPIexamprepbanner940.jpg?width=750" width="750"></img></a> Guided Self-Study Video Course Helps Home Performance Professionals Worldwide Pass Certification Exams from Building Performance Institute</strong><br></br><br></br>July 12, 2013 - Chicago - Standards for the home improvement industry have been given another push up the ladder with the launch of…</p>
<p><strong><a target="_self" href="http://api.ning.com:80/files/qQwm8B4MpQjTIG6mmHz2OG74J6ayvQy35sSUN*Z*Rz7hZ0sKYASleCsWk0khf22AWUAKcg6zlAgNw-oRIHsHApN0zz6BJ3Ue/BPIexamprepbanner940.jpg"><img class="align-center" src="http://api.ning.com:80/files/qQwm8B4MpQjTIG6mmHz2OG74J6ayvQy35sSUN*Z*Rz7hZ0sKYASleCsWk0khf22AWUAKcg6zlAgNw-oRIHsHApN0zz6BJ3Ue/BPIexamprepbanner940.jpg?width=750" width="750"/></a>Guided Self-Study Video Course Helps Home Performance Professionals Worldwide Pass Certification Exams from Building Performance Institute</strong><br/><br/>July 12, 2013 - Chicago - Standards for the home improvement industry have been given another push up the ladder with the launch of <a href="http://bpiexamprep.com" target="_blank">BPIexamprep.com</a>. The online training, from <a href="http://homeperformancebook.com" target="_blank">Home Performance Diagnostics</a> author Corbett Lunsford, is designed as a supplement to BPI Training or for professionals who need to self-study due to limited time, budget, or access to training.<br/><br/>Homeowners and government programs alike have been demanding a growing army of BPI Certified contractors, and even building codes are now recognizing the certification for new home quality control. "BPIexamprep.com has been years in the making, and something I wish I'd had when I was getting ready to challenge these certification exams," says Lunsford. The modular, self-paced video course offers students all the information needed to put the finishing touches on preparation for any of the main five BPI Certification exams: Building Analyst, Envelope Professional, Heating Professional, A/C and Heat Pump Professional, or Multifamily Building Analyst.<br/><br/>While BPI Exam Prep is not meant to take the place of a week-long hands-on BPI Training, it does help students pass the exams the first time. Many people who seek BPI certification have been out of school, and out of the habit of test-taking, for years. "BPI exam sets have a standard price of $750, so it can be expensive to have to re-take these tests," laments Lunsford. "I got sick of watching other school's students fail these exams on their first try, simply because they didn't know what to expect. The psychology of test-taking is a huge hurdle, and this course helps students get over it."<br/><br/>The online course is self-paced, interactive, and includes 6 modules: 5 guidance videos from Lunsford and a 100-question practice BPI exam. After having trained hundreds of BPI Certified Professionals, and proctored hundreds of BPI exams, Lunsford and his Building Performance Workshop are standing up for students everywhere, and giving them the edge they need to ace the test.</p>
<p><strong>For one week only, get a 20% discounted bundle at <a href="http://bpiexamprep.com" target="_blank">bpiexamprep.com</a> by using the promo code 'BUNDLE'!</strong><br/><br/>FOR A FREE, INTERACTIVE VIDEO GUIDE TO BPI CERTIFICATIONS, OR TO GET A TOUR OF THE COURSE, VISIT:<br/><a href="http://bpiexamprep.com" target="_blank">http://bpiexamprep.com</a><br/><br/>For July 15th's live tour of BPI Exam Prep course, register at:<br/><a href="https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/764605831" target="_blank">https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/764605831</a></p> Green Training USA is looking for Certified BPI Trainers and Proctors - Opportunities Nation Widetag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2012-08-19:6069565:Topic:919052012-08-19T22:47:28.724ZGreen Training USAhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/ValerieBennett
<p>Green Training USA is looking for people who are BPI certified to train and proctor students; opportunities are available throughout the United States.</p>
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<p>If you are interested, please go to<span> <a href="http://www.greentrainingusa.com/become-a-trainer-or-proctor.html">http://www.greentrainingusa.com/become-a-trainer-or-proctor.html</a> and fill out the online form. You can also </span>contact Green Training USA, 1-800-518-1877 or email…</p>
<p>Green Training USA is looking for people who are BPI certified to train and proctor students; opportunities are available throughout the United States.</p>
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<p>If you are interested, please go to<span> <a href="http://www.greentrainingusa.com/become-a-trainer-or-proctor.html">http://www.greentrainingusa.com/become-a-trainer-or-proctor.html</a> and fill out the online form. You can also </span>contact Green Training USA, 1-800-518-1877 or email kellyc@greentrainingusa.com.</p>
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<p>Green Training USA web site: <a href="http://www.greentrainingusa.com/">http://www.greentrainingusa.com/</a></p> APT Reports: NEW Home Performance Reporting Software Delivers for Prostag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2012-08-13:6069565:Topic:909802012-08-13T20:34:31.262ZCorbett Lunsfordhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/CorbettLunsford
<div id="rpuCopySelection" style="text-align: left; font-size: 12px; color: black;"><p><span class="xn-location">CHICAGO</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Aug. 13, 2012</span> /PRNewswire/ -- From the author of this spring's critically acclaimed <i>Home Performance Diagnostics: the Guide to Advanced Testing</i> comes another first for the building industry: a modular, fully customizable, and affordable home performance reporting software tool called APT Reports. This company has always stood…</p>
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<div id="rpuCopySelection" style="text-align: left; font-size: 12px; color: black;"><p><span class="xn-location">CHICAGO</span>, <span class="xn-chron">Aug. 13, 2012</span> /PRNewswire/ -- From the author of this spring's critically acclaimed <i>Home Performance Diagnostics: the Guide to Advanced Testing</i> comes another first for the building industry: a modular, fully customizable, and affordable home performance reporting software tool called APT Reports. This company has always stood behind their products and trainings with a money-back guarantee, so this new energy auditing software is worth investigating.</p>
<p>After handcrafting hundreds of reports for home performance analysis, Corbett Lunsford developed a system to greatly improve his own business efficiency and workflow, and his company is now making it publicly available. In the comparatively young industry of home performance contracting, profit margins are critical and time is money. With APT Reports, home performance professionals can provide their clients with high quality reports including: Air Leakage and Pressure Testing, Combustion and HVAC Analysis, Utility Bill Analysis, and Opportunities for Improvement.</p>
<p>APT Reports is automated with BPI (Building Performance Institute) and RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network) National Standards to reduce reporting workloads up to 75%. APT Reports is designed to break down complex home performance diagnostic data into clear and comprehensible findings for the client. Lunsford and his team at the Building Performance Workshop are serious about supporting building industry specialists, so every purchase includes over 2 hours of self-paced online training for the software tool. These first ten days of the software's launch include massive discounts and bonuses -- so act fast, these specials end on <span class="xn-chron">Wednesday, August 22nd</span>.</p>
<p>To download APT reports, visit: <br/><a href="http://buildingperformanceworkshop.com/apt" target="_blank">http://buildingperformanceworkshop.com/apt</a></p>
<p>For a 30-minute demonstration of APT Reports, visit:<br/><a href="https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/271639719" target="_blank">https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/271639719</a></p>
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<p>A,C&amp;R Insulation has been a leader in the Insulation business for over 100 years. Recently we began a Home Performance Division that has grown more rapidly than expected. Due to the rapid growth we are in search of a highly motivated and ambitious Energy Auditor for the Montgomery County area. The job requires the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs of equipment, the ability to climb ladders and safely move about attics and crawlspaces, and above average organizational skills. We would like…</p>
<p>A,C&amp;R Insulation has been a leader in the Insulation business for over 100 years. Recently we began a Home Performance Division that has grown more rapidly than expected. Due to the rapid growth we are in search of a highly motivated and ambitious Energy Auditor for the Montgomery County area. The job requires the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs of equipment, the ability to climb ladders and safely move about attics and crawlspaces, and above average organizational skills. We would like someone with experience with Microsoft Office applications as well as experience using the beacon and portal programs used by the utility companies. All applicants must have a clean driving record and pass a drug screen prior to employment. The Energy Auditor will be responsible for setting their own appointments and communicating with sales persons to set up audit appointments, performing the audit, taking proper and complete documentation, writing the energy audit report, completing the online beacon/portal and being available to answer any questions home owners may have concerning the audit and rebate process. A,C&amp;R Insulation is offering great wages and possible commission and bonus incentives to the right applicant. Please email resumes to Andrew@ACRInsulation.com.</p>
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</div> Dave Robinson of GreenEarthEquities Receives BPI's 2012 Tony Woods Award for Excellence in Advancing the Home Performance Industrytag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2012-03-29:6069565:Topic:811152012-03-29T18:37:32.101ZCierra Mooneyhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/CierraMooney
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